How far is Holiday, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Holiday, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holiday and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holiday and Clearwater.
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Start on the route
12 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Mile Stretch Drive
41 m · 6 sec · Mile Stretch Drive
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Turn left onto US Highway 19
13.2 mi · 19 min · US Highway 19
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset Point Road
963 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Coachman Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Coachman Road
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Turn slight right onto Drew Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Drew Street
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Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue
840 ft · 23 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holiday and Clearwater.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Highway 19
Turn left onto US Highway 19
13.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Holiday and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holiday to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palm Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Holiday and 8 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Holiday and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
Dunedin City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Harbor.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
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Bradenton, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holiday and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 15.77 mi (25.38 km).
#1 Holiday
Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida
| Population | 22,403 |
| Coordinates | 28.1877900, -82.7395500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clearwater
The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 116,552 |
| Coordinates | 27.9658500, -82.8001000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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